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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.87, 941.74 and 446.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.87, 941.74 and 446.74 is: 616.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.87 : 941.74 = 446.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.87/941.74 = 446.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.87x = 941.74 × 446.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.87x = 420,712.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,712.73/682.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.10

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